cloud kitchen

noun

plural cloud kitchens

: a commercial cooking facility used for the preparation of food consumed off the premises : ghost kitchen

With deliveries surging, many recognize their existing stores aren't the optimal way to meet demand and have turned to cloud kitchens, also known as ghost or dark kitchens. Chains like Chili's, Applebee's and Chipotle have already set up their own delivery-centric virtual locations.

—Saritha Rai

Examples of cloud kitchen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cloud kitchen will serve as a boost for more people to have a steady income. —Imelda García, Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

2015, in the meaning defined above